Stanton LVT Lifetime Residential Wear and Waterproof Warranty Stanton warrants that this product: • will not wear through, where “wear through” means the complete loss of wear layer so that the printed pattern changes over a minimum of 3% of the total installation. • will not be damaged by normal residential household moisture on the surface of the floor (this warranty applies only to StoneCast product; no representation is made about the effect of excessive or prolonged moisture on subfloors). • will be free from manufacturing defects. The following remedies are available to you if the floor fails to perform according to the warranty: •
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During the first year following installation, Stanton will at its option (i) repair the floor to conform to the warranty or (ii) replace without charge the affected area with another floor of equal value and quality. If the floor was professionally installed by a flooring contractor, Stanton will also pay reasonable replacement labor costs. During the second year, Stanton will at its option (i) repair the floor to conform to the warranty or (ii) provide a credit note for 90% of the original purchase price for materials and 50% of reasonable replacements costs if the floor was professionally installed by a flooring contractor. After the second year, Stanton will at its option (i) repair the floor to conform to the warranty or (ii) provide a credit note for material only (no labor) based on the following schedule: o o o o o o o o
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Conditions and Limitations • The product must be properly installed according to Stanton installation instructions. Defective installation is not covered by the warranty. Proper installation includes but is not limited to improper adhesives, inadequate subfloor, and improper subfloor preparation. Subfloor must be clean, smooth, flat, solid (no movement), and dry, and all sources of subfloor moisture must be remedied prior to installation. Visit www.stantonflooring.com to view full installation instructions for this product. • Stanton LVT is not to be installed in areas that experience temperature extremes greater than 150°F(65°c) or beyond 140°F (140°C). • Excessive subfloor cracking and movement can cause the floor to crack. Stanton cannot be responsible for damage from an unstable or deteriorating subfloor. • • • •
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Applies only to material sold as first quality. Does not cover loss of gloss or dulling of the surface. Scuffs, scratches and gouges are not covered by the warranty. Damage from inappropriate maintenance is not covered by the warranty. This includes but is not limited to damage from vacuum cleaners.